The Fast and the Feathered – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

🏃‍♂️ Welcome to the Race

Welcome to the Fast and the Feathered Thanksgiving Season Race, where runners of all levels gather for a fun and festive morning of fitness and turkey delight!

📍 Details

• Start Location: 2000 Ocean Ave Santa Monica, CA US 90405 – Google Maps
• Parking: We recommend the paid parking lot near the start line. Parking ranges from $10 to $15 depending on the time of the year. If you arrive before the attendant is on duty, you can pay at the machine near the lot entrance. If you park on the street, please read all signs carefully.
• Event Schedule:
• 6:20am: Bib pick-up opens at the start
• 7:00am: Half marathon start
• 7:30am: 5k & 10k start
• 10:20am: Course closes (3 hours, 20 minutes for the Half)
• Early Start: Early start of 6:30am may be pre-arranged for half marathoners, email your request to events@:hightideruns.com. All early starters will not be eligible for awards.

🏖️ Out and Back Course

• 5k & 10k: The 5k route is used for the 5k (one lap) and 10k (two laps) – route here
• Half Marathon: A 4.37-mile route is used for the half. Runners do three laps – route here
• Course Description: This is an out and back course, meaning you will begin and finish in the same location.
• Safety Note: Our courses are not closed, which means that there are often runners, walkers, and others enjoying the day along with you. Safety is must and all runners must stay on the pedestrian side of the beach path. The course never goes off the beach path.

🚰 On-Course Support

• Course Markings: Courses are well marked with two water stations and restrooms along the way.
• Turn Markings: Turns will be clearly marked with chalk, a sign that says runner turn, and a flag.

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